Apr 17, 1964

Los Angeles, California, USA

Haitian-American. Her mother is Zelma Staples and her father is Samuel Staples.

Attended Cerritos High School, California. Graduated class of 1982.

From 1984-1986 while in college, Lela was one of the Spudettes in over 20 spots for the famous Spud Mckenzie Budweiser/Bud Light TV commercials.

Lela graduated from California State University with a BA in broadcast journalism in 1986.

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1996]

Became en... ... (read more...) gaged to director Antoine Fuqua. Fuqua had son Zachary from a previous relationship. [1998]

Measurements: 34C-23-36 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine).

Voted by the readers of Black Men Magazine as one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of the Year". [2000]

Second child, son Brando born in May 2004. She also has an older stepson Zachary Fuqua, her husband's son from his previous relationship.

Welcomed first child, daughter Asia Rochon Fuqua, on July 28th 2002. The baby weighed 6lbs.